Aarti Sequeira is an Indian chef and television personality in the United States. She's also the winner of a reality cooking show. Sequeira hosts an eponymous cooking show, where she shares her Indian influences in creating traditional American cuisine. So, what is it that makes her cooking style different? "I take the elegance and sophistication associated with cooking with spices, and work them into rustic, homespun dishes that take all the fuss out of food".
Excerpts from an interview:
Was your journey into food accidental?
No, I've always loved food, probably since I was in my mother's womb.
How did food seduce you?
My mum is a tremendous cook. But honestly, I didn't really start cooking until a decade ago. When I began, I dodged the traditional Indian recipes because every time I tried to make something, it flopped! Instead, I turned towards traditionally Western food because there were plenty of cooking shows and books that walked me through how to make it. But whenever I'd cook American food, I'd crave some of the Indian flavours I've grown up with. And thus was born my cooking style.
What's special about your Indo-American food experiment?
My speciality lies in making food that is meaningful to me... food that resonates with me. I grew up in Dubai and flourished into adulthood here, in the US, all with this Indian heart beating within me. That has given birth to a particular brand of food — American trappings with an Indian soul, and also Indian favourites with an American twist. That defines my signature style.
How can everyday food become interesting?
You need to figure out a way to surprise your taste buds by introducing spices and ingredients that aren't used traditionally. There are few things that frustrate me more than boring food. I do not like disrespecting my taste buds.
You've even made bread pudding with coconut milk, ginger and cashews!
Yes. I've even done some interesting stuff, like tamarind-glazed spareribs, fish tacos with a mintgarlic-cumin mayo. And of course, my Bombay Sloppy Joes; those will probably be engraved on my tombstone.
What skills does a good cook need?
The willingness to make mistakes, the ability to learn, and a hearty appetite.
Three ingredients you need before you start cooking?
Salt, pepper and garlic.
A cooking tip...
Taste your food after cooking. Everyone uses salt and pepper for seasoning, but that's only a part of the equation; you can also season with acid (lime juice or vinegar) if the food tastes a bit bland, or even sugar, if you think the spices are out of balance.
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